framing

1 of 2

noun

fram·​ing ˈfrā-miŋ 

: frame, framework

framing

2 of 2

present participle of frame entry 2

Synonyms of framing

Noun

• structure
• framework
• architecture
• frame

Examples of framing in a Sentence

Noun

the framing of the debate will consist of a predetermined order of turns and follow-up comments

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This abuse is hidden and yet often cast as inevitable and unpredictable — a framing that fosters tolerance, alongside the requisite handwringing over severe cases. — Michele Decker, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026

In Philbrick’s framing, the root cause of this crisis was the discovery of gold in California nearly two centuries ago. — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

That framing, functional over ornamental, marks a clear departure from the resort-style aesthetic that dominated the late pandemic years. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026

That's the framing of Marissa Mayer's latest startup, Dazzle. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1703, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for framing

• aiming
• blaming
• claiming
• flaming
• gaming
• laming
• maiming
• naming
• shaming
• taming
• declaiming
• defaming